18th Annual Heroes of Hospitality Awards Program

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2022 Heroes of Hospitality Winners:

Industry Leaders

Pioneer Award - Carmen Lunde - Kodiak CHARR

Alaska Spirits Award - UAA College of Business & Public Policy

Aurora Award - Kirsten Dolan - Alaska CHARR Dream Team

Honorary Lifetime Member - Kim Hutchinson - Trust Consultants

Honorary Lifetime Member - Donna Luther - Ketchikan CHARR

Employees of the Year

Cook Inlet - Cindy Menichetti - Darwin's Theory

Interior - Cynthia Carmouche - The Banks Alehouse

Juneau/Lynn Canal - John Blasco - Alaskan Brewing Co.

Kenai Peninsula - Jim Blumer - Sunrise Inn

Ketchikan - Brady Grogan - Godfather's Pizza

Kodiak - Christine Johnsrud - Kodiak Brewing

Mat-Su - Maddie Schleif - Settlers Bay Lodge

Sitka- Rita Ledbetter - Pioneer Bar

Heroes of Hospitality

Senator Peter Minicche

Senator Lisa Murkowski

Previous Winners

Click each award to see a list of previous winners.

Presented to the individual who has made significant contributions to CHARR in the last 5 years

Given to the business that shows leadership to improve the industry.

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While not given every year, this is an award to recognize the ongoing contribution of an industry member over their entire career.

Presented to the individual who has contributed the most to the success of CHARR this year by giving time and energy.

These awards are given to employees of CHARR members in each Affiliate area who have demonstrated outstanding performance, superior dedication, and positivity on the job throughout the past year.